Printing error 255; Please help!

[Jon Z <muzikfan1@SPAMFREE.attbi.com>]

PROBLEM: When I send any files to the printer in any application (MS Word,
for example), the job spools, then the little page icon appears on top of
the desktop printer icon. Then the system freezes for several minutes. Then
it unfreezes and the following error message appears: "Failed to print on
the printer because of an error 255."

I have reinstalled the HP LaserJet software from the install disk. I have
rebuilt the desktop. I have trashed and recreated the desktop printer.

I have included below a detailed profile of my computer and the relevant
configurations.

I am now at a total loss and beyond frustrated. Someone, please, for the
love of all that is good, help me. (To reply, remove "SPAMFREE" from email
address.)

Equipment:
- HP LaserJet 1200
- iMac PowerPC G3, 266MHz, 192MB RAM

Active & relevant System-Folder Extensions:
- HP LaserJet 1200 USB
- HPUSBDot4Lib
- PrintingLib v8.7.1
- PrintMonitor v7.1.4

Under "Devices and Volumes" in Apple System Profiler:
- USB 0 1.5.6
- HP LaserJet 1200 (Moral: The computer knows that the printer is there).

Method used to select printer:
- Desktop Printer Utility

Steps taken in selecting printer
- File -> New -> window pops up w/ "New Desktop Printer"
- Pulldown set to "LaserWriter 8"
- Select "HP Printer (USB)" from list
- Click OK
- Select HP LaserJet PPD file in the top portion of the window.
- Select "HP LaserJet 1200" in the "USB Printer Selection" bottom-portion of
the window.
- Click "Create," name and save new desktop printer to the desktop.
- Printer appears on desktop, and is selected as the default printer.